Blogs

The IFRC’s Jen Stewart explains how a decisive shift toward proactive disaster prevention came to pass in Fiji, and what has changed since.

Plan International’s Mario Serrano explains how a unique partnership aimed at strengthening Disaster Risk Management tools and messaging has improved flood resilience across El Salvador.

In 2025, authorities in Vietnam adopted various technology-enabled approaches to flood risk management. ISET-International’s Toan Vu explains the impact of the interventions, and the factors that led to their success.

Through the launch of the Eco-Village Cluster Programme by the Tana River County government, Concern Worldwide is supporting communities like Bandi to strengthen flood resilience.

What is the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC), and how is it helping people to identify ways to address floods, heatwaves, wildfires and storms?

In Tacana Indigenous communities in Bolivia, women are leading the way on strengthening resilience to floods and wildfires through the “Epuna ebuetsuji ecuana” (Women That Teach) initiative.

New research shows that preventing extreme heat incidents from becoming disasters requires a systems-level approach that goes far beyond individual behaviour change.

As climate risks intensify, investing in community-led disaster preparedness is not optional; it is essential. In Nepal, Community Disaster Management Committees are the backbone for ensuring safety before, during, and after disasters.

Through the planting of banana suckers, Concern Worldwide Malawi is working to rebuild soil structures in Nsanje District, with a focus on the downstream areas, to protect against recurrent flooding.